Climate litigation

Climate groups seek tighter EU emissions caps in court

The lawsuit is backed by a recent ruling which found Switzerland guilty of failing to protect its citizens from climate change.

Melodie Michel

28 August 2024

Policy & Standards

US firms not waiting for new deadline to prepare for California climate laws

41% of companies have a dedicated team “thoroughly investigating relevant laws and building internal competencies”.

Melodie Michel

22 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Lawmakers and think tanks back SEC climate disclosure rule in court

"Nothing in the instant rule regulates climate change or greenhouse gas emissions."

Melodie Michel

21 August 2024

Policy & Standards

FASB: No specific project to integrate SEC climate disclosures in accounting principles

“We do one thing and one thing only, financial accounting and reporting standards.”

Melodie Michel

19 August 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: US climate policies hang in the balance

New policies are lowering emissions in the US, leaders question UN ambition on fossil fuels and Aussie corporations bet on carbon credits...

Melodie Michel

15 August 2024

Policy & Standards

China to standardise carbon accounting and decarbonisation methods

The country recently announced its intention to make ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting mandatory.

Melodie Michel

15 August 2024

Policy & Standards

US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained

Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Biden’s climate regulations if he is elected in November.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2024

Policy & Standards

SEC defends climate disclosure rule and requests case dismissal

The SEC has argued that because the rule only aims to protect investors, it has statutory authority to impose it.

Melodie Michel

09 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Scope, assurance, enforcement: EU answers frequent questions on CSRD

The FAQs clarify when companies may use estimates rather than having to collect value chain information from suppliers or partners.

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024

Policy & Standards

Is B Corp still worth it? Considerations for Chief Sustainability Officers

B Corp certification can be truly valuable – as long as CSOs see it for what it is.

Melodie Michel

08 August 2024